JOB TITLE: Production Engineer

Salaried

Exempt

REPORTS TO: Engineering Manager

College Education Required

Special Training Needed:

Familiarity with metal and plastics forming techniques.
Well-versed in Microsoft Office Suite preferred.

Experience Required

4 Years Engineering Degree with demonstrated CAD capability. Relevant experience may be substituted for Degree.
Experience in 3-D CAD design, focusing on SolidWorks, and other engineering analysis software. ASME-Y-14.100 /

ANSI-Y-14.5 drawing terms and tolerances.

Demonstrated / documented experience in design projects (cradle to grave) multiple components and assemblies.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Support Knight’s Armament Company by developing production and manufacturing engineering operational component and assembly drawings and models for firearms; ammunition handling systems and firearm accessories with the intent on providing new products for KAC.

DESCRIPTION OF JOB DUTIES

Develop design concepts and update existing concepts on 3-D CAD system.
Work with engineers in assuring components have adequate strength and meet functional and dynamic requirements.
Produce drawings and models to meet both production and manufacturing engineering requirements to ASME-Y-14.100 /

ANSI-Y-14.5 format, using SolidWorks 3-D CAD software.

Promote use of existing CAD/CAM/PDM Software and best practices.
Understanding and implementing Mechanical CAD/PDM tools and models.
Chair and participate in production and manufacturing process reviews, assuring that products meet the overall design

objectives and are producible, have no safety flaws and are sale-able.

Will at times work as a project manager and at other times participate as a team member.
Record or direct the recording of required data from measurements and observations with attention to archiving all relevant

data as well as producing clear, concise reports.

Follow firearm safety procedures and maintain security of weapons.
Maintain the confidentiality of Knight Enterprises Management, LLC designs, data procedures and processes.
Effective written and oral communication skills; able to express oneself clearly and in both technical and user-friendly

language when providing expertise to train others in processes and procedures as required.

Ability to work within a collaborative team structure by having a welcoming attitude and personality with strong

interpersonal skills.

Proven ability to exercise independent judgment, effectively prioritize, and execute tasks while under pressure.
Problem solving, be able to asses non-conforming components and develop process to bring back to conformance.
Develop processes on component manufacturing in ERP system.
Performs additional duties as assigned by management.

Seeing: Excellent Eyesight

Speaking: Required

Hearing: Required

Standing: Often

Walking: Often

Sitting: Frequently

Lifting: Occasionally

Carrying: Rarely, up to 25 pounds

Pushing: Rarely

Pulling: Rarely

Climbing: Rarely

Balancing: Rarely

Bending: Occasionally

Twisting: Rarely

Reaching: Rarely

Grasping/Handling: Frequently

Stooping/Crouching: Rarely

Crawling: Rarely

Environmental Conditions:

Inside: 95% Outside: 5%

Temperature in excess of 70 degrees

Fumes, odors, dusts, and gases prevalent

PPE Used:

Ventilation

Fans

Eye Protection

Gloves

Hearing Protection

Communication Skills:

Fluent English in regards to reading, writing, speaking

Responsibilities:

Frequent Care of Equipment

Occasional Safety of Others

Frequent Guest Contact

Frequent Handling of Confidential Data

Occasional Supervisory Duties

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